US Bridges

Cb Cnty RD 402 over Wagonhound Creek

FairPosted for load

Carbon County, Wyoming · 5 Mi. N.W. of Arlington · Structure no. KIO

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cb Cnty RD 402 over Wagonhound Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cb Cnty RD 402 over Wagonhound Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCb Cnty RD 402
CrossesWagonhound Creek
Location5 Mi. N.W. of Arlington
RouteCounty Highway 402
CountyCarbon County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.63994, -106.30536
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.2 US tons
Inventory rating6.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cb Cnty RD 402 over Wagonhound Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cb Cnty RD 402 over Wagonhound Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cb Cnty RD 402 over Wagonhound Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Cb Cnty RD 402 over Wagonhound Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Cb Cnty RD 402 over Wagonhound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.